Joplin Police Make Arrest In Church Burglary; Believe Suspect Is Connected To More Burglaries
Police in Joplin have taken a man into custody they believe is connected to several burglaries. Authorities responded to the First Baptist Church on 41st and Connecticut for an alarm Sunday night. Just before police cleared the building, a man
Man Sentenced By Pulaski County Judge To 30 Years Behind Bars
A man in Pulaski County will spend the next thirty years behind bars for a shooting that injured a neighbor and killing a kitten. Marcus Lavender was found guilty of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, endangering the welfare
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Banning Most Abortions
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Arkansas law banning nearly all abortions in the state while she hears a challenge to its constitutionality. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker issued a preliminary
Gov. Parson Announces $4 million in New Grant Programs to Combat Crimes Against Children and Provide Additional Support to Crime Victim Service Agencies
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson today announced $4 million in new grant opportunities to combat crimes against children and to provide additional funding to agencies that provide services to crime victims. “The last two years
MSHP Enters 2021 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is taking part in the American Association of State Troopers’ “2021 America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest” and is asking for your votes. Voting takes place now through Tuesday, August 2nd. This year’s
Community Partnership of the Ozarks National Night Out Event Canceled
Community Partnership of the Ozarks announced that the National Night Out event scheduled for August 3rd is canceled. Community Partnership of the Ozarks says the event has been canceled due to COVID-19. Due to COVID-19 concerns our
Monthly “Coffee With The Chief” Tomorrow
Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams will host the monthly “Coffee with the Chief” on Wednesday, July 21st. The purpose of “Coffee with the Chief” is to meet with Springfield citizens and create an open discussion between the
Second Person Charged in Lake Ozark Restaurant Shooting
A second person has been charged in a shooting incident at a Lake Ozark restaurant. The Miller County prosecutor says Daniel Kurtzeborn from Iberia is facing a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm. Kurtzeborn was originally
Ozark Police Department Warn Of Phone Scam
The Ozark Police Department is warning residents of a call spoofing scam associated with the Department’s address and phone number. Victims were contacted via phone and the suspect identified himself as an officer with the Ozark Police
Joplin Police, FBI Investigating Bank Robbery
Joplin Police and the FBI are investigating an armed bank robbery Monday afternoon at a Great Southern Bank. Authorities say the suspect went into the bank, demanded money and showed a firearm. No one was hurt in
